Episode 11. Approaching Conflict with Elenne Ford

In the latest episode of the Restore Ministries Australia Podcast Peter Sondergeld speaks with Elenne Ford, who breaks down some practical approaches to various conflict situations and offers a gospel-centred perspective on navigating resolution in relationships.

Elenne is an independent dispute resolution consultant who resides in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, with a Master in Counselling from Westminster Theological Seminary and over 27 years experience in private practise as a barrister-at-law.

Elenne is passionate about helping people to resolve conflict in God-honouring ways and to experience the power of the gospel in their day-to-day lives. She views conflict and the struggles of life as opportunities to functionally embrace the gospel and press into a closer relationship with Jesus Christ.

Season 1Restore Ministries21 December 2020Relationships & Community

Episode 10. Restoring Identity - An Update from Peter Sondergeld!

In the latest episode Peter Sondergeld provides an update on the progress of his first book, as well as some insight into the content we could be expecting and the intent for the book.

Join us as we get a glimpse into what it is like to wrestle with the concept of our identity in the light of scripture as Peter shares some of his experiences in the writing process so far.

Season 1Restore Ministries3 December 2020Knowing God, Identity

Episode 09. Sustainable Ministry with Craig Lyons

In the final episode of our three-part sustainable ministry series, Jess Fernance speaks with Craig Lyons, who shares with us the ups, downs, challenges and miracles he gets to experience as a case worker for a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program.

Craig has committed the last 14 years to Teen Challenge Queensland, after previously serving as a Youth Pastor, and through this episode shares openly about how he has learnt to serve sustainably, long-term, in ministry which is both rewarding, but also emotional, hard and disappointing at times.

Season 1Restore Ministries29 October 2020Knowing God, Identity

Episode 08. Sustainable Ministry with Sue Patterson

In the second episode of our three-part sustainable ministry series, Jess Fernance speaks with Sue Patterson - a mum and a counsellor, group facilitator, pastoral carer for Restore Ministries, The Project Church and The Restore Centre.

Sue shares of her 35 years of serving in various ministries, and the common thread that runs through her serving: people, and her heart to bring God’s heart and the truth of the Gospel to those around her. With beautiful imagery that likens God’s word to the sweet trickling of honey, Sue paints a picture for us not only of the beautiful victories that serving in her types of ministry allows her to witness, but also the difficulty of serving whilst raising a young family, and the hard things that come alongside being in a position of leadership.

This episode is a must listen for anyone whose heart is to serve God, and continue doing so effectively long-term (dare we say it, all of us). Whether your role is paid and pastoral, or volunteer and in another capacity, there is a wealth of beauty and wisdom to glean from the way Sue shares about her love for people and her love for the Lord.

Season 1Restore Ministries7 October 2020Knowing God, Identity

Episode 07. Sustainable Ministry with Pastor Jeff Pierce

In in the first episode of our three-part sustainable ministry series, Peter Sondergeld speaks with Jeff Pierce, Senior Pastor of Leroy Community Chapel in Ohio. As we look to see and discuss what contributes to serving effectively in ministry long-term, Jeff shares with us some of the highlights and struggles from his 20 years of serving God in various ministry positions.

This episode is a must listen for anyone whose heart is to serve God, and continue doing so effectively long-term (dare we say it, all of us). Whether your role is paid and pastoral, or volunteer and in another capacity, there is a wealth of beauty and wisdom to glean from the way Jeff shares about his love for people and his love for the Lord.

Season 1Restore Ministries9 September 2020Relationships & Community

Episode 06. Sharing Stories, Elevators & Unmopped Messes

Small groups. Most of us have been a part of one, and no doubt we have seen some small group interactions go well, and some perhaps not quite as well. In this episode Jess Fernance and Peter Sondergeld are joined by Renee Gilmour & Mick Eley, to discuss participating effectively in small group situations.

Renee & Mick have both served as leaders for small groups with Restore Ministries, and draw upon their experiences as both participants and leaders to share some helpful ways we can connect within our small groups and develop deeper, well connected relationships in a safe space that move us closer to Jesus and being known by one another.

Season 1Restore Ministries19 August 2020Relationships & Community

Bonus Episode: Melbourne, Ministry & Lockdown

How can we pray for Melbourne during the second COVID-19 lockdown?
Peter Sondergeld is joined by guest Kirsty Castle in this bonus episode of the Restore Ministries Australia Podcast as we discuss the current effects of COVID-19 in Melbourne, Australia, as they face their second lockdown experience. Kirsty shares what she has seen in her role as a mother, biblical counsellor and pastor’s wife during this time, and how we can helpfully love and pray for Christians in Melbourne during this time.

Season 1Restore Ministries29 July 2020Knowing God, Relationships & Community

Episode 05. Leading in Weakness

How do leaders be appropriately weak in front of the people that they lead?

Are you a leader of a small group? Have you ever wondered about creating a culture of safety within your group? Or, how to appropriately share vulnerability whilst in a position of leadership?

In this episode Jess Fernance and Peter Sondergeld are joined by Kurt Peters & Renee Gilmour, to discuss exactly that, as well as some personal stories around connecting with God, and spending time reflecting with Him.

Season 1Restore Ministries8 July 2020Knowing God, Relationships & Community

Episode 04. Vulnerability, Risk & Our Desire To Be Known

Peter & Jess are back, joined again by Sue Patterson, talking relationality and how our vulnerability has shifted during the COVID-19 isolation. There are some great practicalities in this episode to help us do relationships and open vulnerability well, as well as some good laughs and intimate moments. If you’ve ever felt the riskiness of being vulnerable with other fallen humans, this is a good episode for you.

Season 1Restore Ministries17 June 2020Knowing God, Relationships & Community

Episode 03. Hearts, Trouble & God the Father

In a round table discussion Peter, Col & Sue delve into the character of God as our Father, and His togetherness with us in our pain as we explore our own neediness and shame.

Season 1Restore Ministries3 June 2020Sin & Suffering, Knowing God, Anxiety & Worry

Episode 02. God in the Midst of Trouble

Who is God in the midst of trouble? Trouble can surprise us, raise questions in us and have us scrambling for relief, but what do we know about who God is when we are struggling?

Season 1Restore Ministries20 May 2020Anxiety & Worry, Sin & Suffering, Knowing God

Bonus Episode: Walking Through the Valley of the Shadow of Death Webinar

This Bonus Episode of the Restore Ministries Australia Podcast is from our first webinar, Walking Together Through the Valley of the Shadow of Death, from Aprill 22nd, 2020. designed to equip you to walk beside those around you struggling with fear and anxiety.